Dennis Lander
Columbus, OH 43220
Cell: 202-***-****
******.******@***.***
http://www.linkedin.com/in/dennislander
Summary “Responsible, VERY trainable MPIA graduate seeks long-term opportunity in information research
and analysis in the central Ohio area. Believer in lifelong learning.”
Experience U.S. Investigations Services (USIS), Washington, DC 2008-2009
Field Investigator, Government Solutions Group (GSG)
• District of Columbia Q4 Investigator Incentive Program (IIP) Recipient, 2008
The Hudson Institute, Washington, DC Spring 2009
Intern (Temp), Center for Political-Military Analysis
National Cyber-Forensics & Training Alliance (NCFTA), Pittsburgh, PA Spring 2008
Cyber Crime Analyst (Intern/Temp)
U.S. Department of State, Consulate General, Thessaloniki, Greece Autumn 2007
Intern (Temp), Bureau of European & Eurasian Affairs, Political/Economic Section
• Investigated paroled Trafficking in Persons (TIP) offender resulting in TIP report update
and two corrections to previous TIP reports
• Began process to ensure aforementioned trafficker never enters the United States
• Created database of U.S. affiliated businesses in Northern Greece
• Improved Post’s ability to communicate with regional U.S. citizens in time of crisis
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 2006-2008
Graduate Student Assistant, GSPIA Office of Career Services
• Helped establish and regularly updated database of career and internship opportunities
• Played large role in increasing employer directory by over 800 percent
• Helped students develop professional resumes and cover letters
Flyglobespan, Edinburgh, Scotland March-July 2005
Travel Telesales Agent
• Participated in BUNAC sponsored program “Work in Britain”
Education University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA April 2008
Graduate School of Public and International Affairs (GSPIA)
Master of Public and International Affairs (MPIA), 3.71 GPA
Major: Security and Intelligence Studies
The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH December 2004
BA with Honors, International Studies (Western Europe), 3.74 GPA
Technische Universität Dresden, Germany (study abroad) Summer 2003
Specialties • National Security, Human Trafficking, Cyber Crime, Diplomacy, Foreign Policy, History
Skills, Awards • Competent Communicator Award (CC), Toastmasters International, August 2007
• Magna cum laude graduate, Ohio State University, December 2004
• Intermediate German language skills (am continuing studying German)
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and LexisNexis
• Experience with SPSS, Analyst’s Notebook, Mathematica, and Virtual Worlds